Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC (PCVA) partner Darrell Cochran recently penned an article for Prison Legal News about how childhood sexual abuse often goes unspoken for years, including among those who are currently incarcerated. The article, which is titled “Child...
The frequent updates in the news about sex abuse in gymnastics have brought attention to the fact that coaches and other adults involved in sports are in prime positions to abuse their roles and harm children. According to CoachingBest, there are over 10 million U.S....
Sexual exploitation and abuse occurs in our schools at an alarming frequency. Students are extremely vulnerable to sexual predators who often groom victims in ways that may not be apparent to parents and school staff. PCVA’s Darrell Cochran explains what parents and...
Washington workers like you deserve a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. Many workplaces promise to keep workers safe from these occurrences. In reality, many do not live up to the task. You may face sexual harassment while on the job. In some...
Despite how prevalent sexual abuse on college campuses can be, victims are not likely to report it. Sexual abuse can refer to any type of unwanted sexual activity. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains that anything from unwanted touching to forced...
Federal law requires every state to designate individuals who must report known or suspected child abuse. The Child Welfare Information Gateway explains that in most states, members of specific professions must report child abuse. Which professions have reporting...
In the ongoing fight for justice on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse, few measures have been as impactful as laws that temporarily lift the civil statutes of limitation. Sex abuse is often so traumatic for children that they may not be able to talk about it...
Protecting young people from the impact of sexual abuse often depends on identifying signs of abuse and acting quickly. This is especially true for children who experience abuse by a youth organization leader, teacher, coach, foster parent, church leader or other...
Statutes of limitations for child sex abuse in Washington and throughout the U.S. vary depending on the jurisdiction. A statute of limitations puts a time limit on your ability to file a civil claim or press criminal charges against someone who has committed child...
Victims of sexual abuse in Washington and across the country may soon have recourse against tech companies that allow users to post child abuse material. The U.S. Senate is advancing the Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, or EARN...
